Of Swords and Magic

Episode 4 is a continuation of our discussion of Chretien de Troyes’ Arthurian Romances, with "The Knight with the Lion". The first story on record of Sir Yvain, this tale includes everything from love and betrayal, to lions and dragons, to the

Episode 3: The Work of Chrétien de Troyes: The Knight of the Cart

Feb 4th, 2019 2h 3m

Episode 3 discusses Chrétien de Troyes' iconic romance, "The Knight of the Cart". As the first story we have in record of Sir Lancelot, we'll discuss Arthurian legend's most famous knight, his immeasurable love for Guinevere and the many trials

Episode 2: Religion in Arthurian Legend

Jun 20th, 2018 1m 44s

In Episode 2, we'll discuss how religion affects plot line in standard Arthurian literature, how it's incorporated into symbols throughout the legend, and how tales can alter when one religion dominates the other.

Episode 1: A Beginner's Guide to Arthurian Legend

Jan 7th, 2018 57m 12s

Episode 1 is an introduction to Arthurian legend; discussing the major characters and main plot lines that remain constant in the legend, no matter the version or adaptation. Whether new to the legend, or an old pro, join me for an hour of knig

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